Disclaimer: Naruto and all its characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto. The authoress does not derive any monetary benefit for this story. It is only written for the amusement of fellow Narutards and so that I can see Neji and Sakura flirt because most likely; she'll end up with either Sasuke or Naruto in the series (we're actually betting on this one.. My vote's on Naruto though..) Dang… Mandy Moore owns the version of Only Hope used in the story. Also, some of the monologues below were created by Publius Ovidius Naso or Ovid if you will in his work Pyramus and Thisbe. Though I sincerely doubt his ashen remains can sue me, might as well cite him. Rest in peace.

Warning: Bulky paragraphs, Roman prose and one underhanded partly evil hunk. My plan has changed and the hateful character was moved to the next chapter. Bear with me.

Acknowledgements have been moved after the chapter by request.(or threat..)

Something Wonderful

Act V

The light powder blue walls of the one of the salons of one of the largest apartments in Upper Brook Street did little to calm down the nerves of one displeased lady. She was seated in one of the large gray sofas mulling over her latest predicament.

"It will blow over he says.."

With her mind set on a few nights ago, on which a party for the Inspector and his wife was held, she can't help but flinch every single time she remembers those seemingly innocent words that hinted on her "condition" by the duke of Kurobara when the man spoke with her former lover. Though she had to admit, the look on Kiba's face was priceless. Now since who's who in society had been present at the affair and most likely have gotten wind of those same words, she had a feeling she'd be the center of conversations for a long really long while.

"And what the hell did he mean he can make it a fact? Pervert.."

Her cheeks flushed and she bit the inside of her cheek to stop muttering obscenities.

"Who believes in gossip nowadays he says? Why everyone does! Ugghh.. When I get my hands on you, I swear.."

"I wouldn't trade places for whoever has gotten you mad even if I were offered all the money in the world my fair lady.. The servants told me you were here and the door was opened."

Her head whipped away from the partially opened window to the handsome gentleman standing on the doorway. Dressed in an impeccable handsome black suit, he looked relaxed but mildly teasing at the same time. Sakura felt herself flush. She stood up and greeted her guest with whatever was left of her tattered self esteem.

"I didn't see you there, Lord Sasuke. Good morning."

He smiled and instead of kissing her hand in greeting, he tipped down and gave her a chaste peck on the cheek. She blushed and stepped as far away from him as physically possible.

"I see you're up and about. Naruto has told me two nights ago that you had to go early, because of some sort of affliction. Pity, I arrived immediately after the two of you left. Speaking of Neji, I didn't think he'd do something like that so soon. It looks like the future duchess has been decided."

'Oh god he knows! Now surely every one in the party would have thought that I'm pregnant! Oh what would Tenten say? What would Shizune say? What would grandmamma say? Forget what she'll say, she'll kill me!'

He sat on the couch beside her and placed a pale hand on her forehead. Eyes locked, one almost fretful whilst the other searching. Without breaking eye contact with her, he gently eased his palm onto her smooth ruddy cheek, the pads of fingers caressing the heated skin.

"You are a bit warm. Have you seen a doctor yet? You might be endangering your unborn child unknowingly. We wouldn't want that to happen to my nephew now, would we?"

She flinched visibly and pulled away inconspicuously from his warm touch.

"Er..you see.. I…Contrary to popular belief I'm.. not..er, how do I say this.."

She fumbled with her hands and was oblivious to the smirk highlighting Sasuke's face. He took her hand in his and massaged her palm slowly, as if to coax her to continue.

"Neji just said that to make Kiba jealous. I'm not with a child.."

If she could kick herself in the derriere, she would have done it now. Now the thing about Neji making Kiba jealous? That came out of nowhere. Maybe Neji was just a sadist. Yes, that would explain her current situation.

"Well he sure had half the guests convinced. I for one do not blame them, you see my dear, you after all, are only the second woman whom he has accompanied so fervently, and for such long time."

"Oh. Pardon me, but did his lordship say, second?"

The fangs of a serpent

He stood up from the couch and walked a few steps in front of her. He kept his back facing hers and an almost predatory smile lit his features.

"I know that I should not be the one telling you this, but I think for a relationship to work, both parties must be open to one another. He hasn't told you, hasn't he?"

Her brows knit in confusion and there was this slight inkling of betrayal tugging at the back of her mind.

"No. I'm afraid he has not told me anything of the sort."

"Then as your friend, perhaps I may enlighten you? That is, if you want me to."

'What are you so upset about? It's Neji's life and it's not like you actually have a say in this…'

Curiosity won over propriety and with a gesture of acquiescence from her, Sasuke sighed melodramatically.

"They met six years ago. She was older than him by two years I reckon, but he did not let that hinder his pursuit of her affection."

And at this point in time, for a reason unknown to her, she really had begun to feel sick.

"She was lovely, no she was ethereal. The whole of Konoha was taken by her beauty and grace, and the mystery that even if with dozens of offers for her hand in marriage and her age of four and twenty, she has not yet wed. Her suitors spanned from the young bucks, up to the sophisticated more worldly rakes, but she remained unreachable. Only one man had always had the pleasure of her company, that is, then the young duke of Kurobara, Neji himself. Rumor had it that he was only biding his time to propose to her. And as his loyal friend, I was privy to the tidbit of information that he was indeed going to propose to her at the end of that year.."

Her stomach twisted into knots here and there and she could almost see herself getting paler after each spoken word. He on the other hand smiled to himself as he can almost see the fruits of his plan.

"Neji was not a man who was pleased easily but you could clearly see in those eyes of his, that he had felt something, other than lust, other than a simple tendre for her. As odd as it may seem, I believe that he was, how would you women say it? Ah yes, he was smitten in love for her. All went well and as the year was about to end, he readied himself for his proposal. However.."

He took a deep breath and steadied his features in a pitying form before turning around to sit beside her again.

"As he was about to propose, she had eloped.."

Her eyes were large and aghast.

"Eloped!"

"Yes, eloped. With a public official. You see, she would have inherited the title of baroness from her father. She was not disowned by her family for they adore her too much and her husband was welcomed, albeit coldly at first by her clan. But as time passed, they begun to like him for he was intelligent and they saw that with his intelligence, he may reach the height of the position of power in the government, making him more of an asset than a liability. In the end, the two of them were happy. She loves to travel and rarely attends social gatherings here."

"What happened to Neji then?"

Sasuke sighed again and he looked like he was remembering everything.

"Neji was affected. A lot. Even Naruto couldn't get him out of his mansion for weeks. He conducted his business from the safety of his home and only spoke to Shikamaru and his most trusted lawyer. He gradually came out and after a few months, he was back to his business oriented, no nonsense self, like how he was before they met. But now he has finally found a chance to be happy."

He placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, squeezing in a comforting gesture. Sakura swallowed the lump on her throat. A knock on the door snapped them both back to reality. Shizune smiled and was about to gush but saw that her mistress had company and strict decorum was to be observed.

"A letter from his grace, Mistress Sakura."

"I should be off. I just wanted to see how you were doing, you had me worried. Naruto was too, if it weren't for his set appointments yesterday and this morning, he would have visited you himself. He probably will, with Hinata in the afternoon."

He kissed her softly on the cheek before disappearing into the hallway. She didn't even have the chance to bid him adieu. A hand massaged her temple while the other she held out to take the letter.

Sakura,

I have on good authority to inform you that our relationship has been boding well. My colleagues were impressed to say the least. Though they have been badgering me for a wedding date. We will discuss that in the future, perhaps after your next performance, the one you have been practicing since last month. I'm still here in the port of Kansai, checking on the imports of textiles from Suna. I'll see you in three days. The best of luck.

Neji

P.S. Naruto thinks "our child" is male and has offered me dozens of names. Most likely he will to you too. Do not hesitate to inflict bodily harm on him, it is well deserved.

Though there was a tone of humor in the letter, she couldn't see it for her mind was still wrapped around the story of one man's past.

The fangs have grasped into its prey.

..ooOoo..

The lights were dim and only the stage was illuminated with dozens of light of varying shades and tones. The theater was silent for the hundreds of pairs of eyes were set on the few figures on the stage, each waiting with bated breath for the story to unfold. The lights all went out, except for the ones on the farthest right corner of the stage. A room in a shade of crimson was present. Slowly, a figure, dressed in robes of pale sapphire that swirled on her feet while her hair was wavy, curly and reached her waist, walked slowly looking left and right to see if anyone was watching- viridian eyes with so much longing gazed at the wall that towered over her quarters, her hands skimming gently on its surface.

"But for you I could touch, nor feel his warm lips.."

The lights on the other side of the wall were turned on and another room in the shade of blue came to view. A young man, dressed in the typical roman garb of loose robes had his palm resting on the wall as well.

"But at least it let's us speak together my love, it gives passage for loving words to reach loving ears.."

At the other side of the wall, the woman's eyes welled with tears and she smiled lovingly.

"I am not ungrateful."

And she pressed her hands on the wall in the places were his rested and through a small hole they spoke words of love for each other.

The lights dimmed and the two figures paused. Another figure walked on the center of the stage and the spotlight was placed on her. Her voice, a low alto reverberated as she spoke.

"For tis is a story of Pyramus and Thisbe, he the most beautiful youth and she, the loveliest maiden of the east. They lived side by side and had learned to love each other but alas, their parents forbade them to love each other. But in the wall both houses they shared, there was a little chink. No one before had noticed but there is nothing a lover does not see. The two of them had discovered and whispered sweetly back and forth. The hateful wall that separated them became their means of reaching each other. But it did little to calm down their hearts ablaze with love for each other; one fateful day, they cannot withstand the separation no more."

The lights shifted from the lone figure to the lovers once again.

" I can no longer stand being away from you. Come with me tonight, Thisbe. We will slip away to the country and be free from all this shackles placed upon us."

His eyes, luminous sienna looked passionately beyond the wall, as if seeing the very face of the woman he loved. She was silent, as if in thought before she had stepped closer and rested her head on the cold slab of stone.

"You know not how long I have waited to touch you my love.. To feel the safety of your embrace.. The warmth of your hands.. I shall my love. Where shall we meet?"

"Under the tall mulberry tree, which bears fruit of snow-white berries, near a spring on the Tomb of Ninus. I cannot wait for the hour to come. I shall wait for you.."

"And so shall I.."

And he placed his lips gently on the unfeeling stone, the feeling of excitement over tonight was filling him with happiness.

The whole stage darkened again and in the midst of the obscurity, a single light flickered delicately. It was Thisbe, holding a candle on one hand while the other secured the cloak around her shoulders. The stage lights illuminated but remained dim so only the outlines of the surroundings were visible. She looked around nervously for Pyramus had not yet come. To calm her nerves, she sung sweetly, the notes almost haunting in the darkness.. Her voice was shaking at first, as she had no idea what the darkness had concealed but after every note, it became steadier and melodious.

Sing to me the song of the stars

Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again

When it feels like my dream is so far

Sing to me all the plans that you have for me over again

So I lay my head back down

And I lift my hands and pray

To be only yours I pray

To be only your I know now you're my only hope

One of the lights above was lit and like the moon, it gave the stage below a silver pale light. She had stopped singing and took a step back in precaution. A figure was making its way in the darkness, a huge creature with fangs dripping with blood. It had a kill and was likely heading towards the spring near where she was standing. In fright she had fled, dropping her azure cloak in her haste. When the beast had returned from quenching its thirst, it came upon the cloak and in a sheer display of tenacity, ripped the cloak into shreds with smears of blood dirtying it further. Seemingly content with the destruction it had caused, it retreated back into the darkness.

After a few moments, another source of light was upon the area, a young handsome youth with dark hair, looking around in search. A look of horror crossed his face as he saw the tattered mantle smeared with crimson blood on the ground. The conclusion was inevitable. He let his love, a tender maiden, come alone to a place full of danger and not been there first to protect her. And now, she was dead. He knelt beside it and moaned in despair.

"What have I done to you, my dearest Thisbe? It is I who killed you!"

He lifted from the trampled dust was left of the cloak and kissing it again and again carried it to the mulberry tree.

"Now, you shall drink from my blood too.."

He drew his sword and plunged it to his side. The blood spurted from the berries and dyed them a deep red. He fell back with soft noise to the earth, waiting for death to come. There was a rustle as faint footsteps echoed in the near deafening silence.

Thisbe had come back though afraid of the beast, she was more afraid to fail her beloved. But try as she might, she cannot find the tree of mulberry with snow white fruit. A tree was there but not a gleam of white on its branches. As she stared at it, something beneath the tree stirred. She stared back shuddering. The lights all had set on the two of them, Pyramus bathing in blood and dying on the ground beneath the tree and Thisbe, standing shocked.

She flew to him and threw her arms around him. She kissed his cold lips and looked at him pleadingly.

"It is I, Thisbe, your dearest.. Please, open your eyes…"

At the sound of her voice, russet orbs opened heavily for one look. Then death closed them.

She saw his sword fallen from his hand and beside it her cloak stained and torn. She understood all.

"Your own hand killed you… And your love for me..I too can be brave.. I too can love..Only death could have the power to separate us.."

She plunged into her body the sword still wet with his life's blood. She looked at him lovingly, her viridian eyes showing much love and passion, just like when there was a wall between them..

"It shall not.. have that power now…"

And her body fell on top of his, and the lights were again on the center of the stage but those illuminating their fallen bodies stayed. A feminine voice, the one that spoke a while ago looked sadly at the two lovers before looking at the audience.

"The gods were pitiful in the end, and the lover's parents too. The deep red fruit of the mulberry is the ever lasting memorial of these true lovers. My friends, this is the story of Pyramus and Thisbe whom not even death could part."

And all the lights went out. There was a moment of silence as everyone on the theater has tried to grasp what had happened. Then there was thunderous applause. Men and women stood from their chairs and clapped their hands loudly. Some women were still drying their tears unsuccessfully, including the Inspector's wife, the others, cheered at the top of their voice. Opal eyes of the Duke of Kurobara looked distractedly at his left, with an undecipherable look on his face.

The lights on stage went on again and a single person was in the middle..

"Our orchestra, the Eros et Thanatos Symphony!"

The lights shone on the group of people holding various instruments as they all walked forward and smiled amiably at the spectators.

"Our pianist and composer, Mister Rock Lee!"

A figure came into the center of the stage and bowed dramatically. He went to the side to wait for the announcement of the other performers.

"Our beloved lion, Mister Iruka Umino!"

He looked sheepish and scratched his head as he trotted forward, with the lion mask on his hand..

"Our storyteller, Miss Tenten Lee!"

She bowed to the audience and took her place beside a frantically waving Lee.

"And one of our main characters, Pyramus, played by Mister Kotetsu Hagane!"

He beamed at all the people in the theater, bowing continuously and waving at the same time. All the guests had then stood up and everyone was once again silent in anticipation. Even the performers parted in the middle, Kotetsu looking over his shoulder expectantly.

"And finally Thisbe, played by the belladonna of Eros et Thanatos herself, I give you ladies and gentlemen, Miss Sakura Haruno!"

The sound of clapping hands, cheering and whistles were almost to the point of deafening. All eyes were gazing on the stage at the lovely lithe figure who was now walking towards her co-actors. She smiled and waved at everyone, blowing air kisses to the fanatics below stage. Flowers of all kinds were thrown on stage and she thanked everyone profusely by nodding and smiling gracefully. Kotetsu himself had hugged her and kissed her affectionately in the cheek. The curtains closed but the sound of applause and good natured yells had not even abated since.

"The belladonna has done it again!"

..ooOoo..

At the cocktail party after the performance..

She smoothed her Venetian gown in shades of light yellow and cream as she tried to gather energy for mingling at the party. The night was still not over for she still has to entertain their most loyal of audiences who were at the very party brewing beyond the doors of the large ballroom of the theater. She tried to console herself with the fact that there were only a few people, less than two hundred that would somehow try to greet her; after all, the party was by invitation only. She took a deep breath and smiled at her escort, the smirking Kotetsu.

"Night still isn't over Cerise.. Maybe after three hours you can use the back doors and escape.. But Lee will probably notice you missing and then start looking for you crazily.."

She laughed melodiously at the image of Lee searching every nook and cranny for her. She patted Kotetsu's arm and motioned to the waiting French doors. As they passed through the doors, there was a commotion. People crowded around the two of them, giving her bouquets of flowers ranging from roses to tulips. She accepted them graciously and pretended to listen to each and every praise that was being said.

"Absolutely wonderful!"

"You and Monsieur Kotetsu have chemistry! Oh tell me isn't your acting dangerous for your condition?"

One guest raised his brows questioningly and she wished herself dead on the spot.

"-Cerise, is it true that you are with his grace now?"

"Oh Sakura your performance tonight was soul shattering!"

A blonde woman attached to her arm and looked at her in an amazed manner. Her belly was round and made obvious by her scarlet gown but she was still pretty nonetheless. A man followed her exasperatedly, obviously trying to calm her down.

"Thank you very much, Madame Temari, Inspector Shikamaru. And to everyone who watched the performance tonight, I am very grateful that you have delighted us with your presence… I hope you've enjoyed watching as much as I did acting.."

"-course Cerise, it was spectacular! Why I.."

"-wouldn't miss it for the world!"

She peered over to her side to ask for help from Kotetsu only to find him already busy with his female admirers. She looked for a route of escape and almost shrieked when a warm hand touched her elbow.

"Looking for me Sakura? Let us get ourselves some wine, you deserve it."

She never thought she would associate the ebony haired lord with salvation. They walked towards the tables and to her astonishment; almost everyone trailing her since she came in kept their distance. He grabbed two glasses of champagne from a passing waiter and gave her one.

"There she is.. the one I told you about.."

Flummoxed green eyes stared at him and he gestured towards the veranda doors with an inclination of his head. She followed his gaze and she saw a beautiful woman come into view. Locks of dark amethyst were placed in elegant braids so as not to obscure the pale skin exposed by a soft lavender gown with a low bodice. She was speaking to someone gracefully and her eyes, swirling charcoal twinkled with enthusiasm. The person she was speaking to had his back turned against them But his erect posture, the long strands of chocolate hair and his height which made him two heads taller than almost every person here tonight except Sasuke. Even if she had sworn never to drink when out of the confines of her apartment, she grasped the wine glass and swallowed down the everything until the last drop. Shikamaru who was observing them from afar, looked at where they were staring at. His eyes grew large and a huge frown was set on his face.

"Her name is Yuugao Hayate.."

As if hearing them she looked at the two of them and smiled daintily. She walked over towards them and grinned. Neji turned around and his eyes widened a bit when he saw Sakura. Yuugao reached out her hand and grasped one of Sakura's.

"And I finally meet the star! I believe we haven't met, I'm Yuugao Hayate."

"A pleasure Madame Hayate. I'm Sakura Haruno.."

"Everyone in this room knows who you are, Miss Haruno. Why I'd bet even the whole of Konoha knows you! She is wonderful Neji!"

"Yes. She is.."

She just nodded at Neji's comment but refused to meet his eyes. Sakura kept her eyes on the woman and smiled in what she hoped could pass as amiable. Her knowledge about the two people in front of her wasn't making her any more relaxed. It was like the world was spinning and she has just downed one glass of alcohol. Strange, she could drink four bottles of vodka without being completely drunk yet a single glass of champagne could knock her out.

"It was nice meeting you Madame Hayate. Thank you very much for coming to see the performance. If you'll excuse me, I'll just go to the powder room to freshen up…"

Neji stepped closer to her and looked at her face searchingly.

"Do you want me to accompany you?"

Still stubbornly refusing to meet Neji's eyes, she kept them downcast.

"Oh please don't trouble yourself, your grace. I'll be fine by myself."

There was something cold about how she had spoken though her voice remained warm, it might be the fact that she referred to him with his title rather than his given name. Neji sensed it but spoke none of it. Before she could humiliate herself Sakura bowed politely and disappeared amongst the sea of guests. Sasuke kissed the back of Yuugao's hand and promptly left them alone as well.

In the hallway, she placed her hand on the wall in an effort to steady herself. The world was swaying and she thought that there may be an earthquake or a disturbance of some kind. She closed her eyes and eased her breathing. When she opened them she saw gray and soon everything was pitch dark. She was about to fall into the carpeted floor when an arm caught her waist. He wrapped his arm around her and lifted her up in his arms. Charcoal eyes looked over her form with a tinge of worry in his normally nonchalant gaze.

"Are you all right Sakura?"

One viridian eye opened and she nodded. She spoke almost inaudibly but he caught it and despite himself, a displeased frown was etched into his features. She only said one word and he felt that the night was ruined.

"Neji…."

Back at the ballroom Neji was still looking at the direction Sakura took when she left. He gazed at the seemingly amused older woman on his side.

"You don't mind if I leave you for a while, would you Yuugao?"

"Of course not. See you later."

And he disappeared towards the hall that would lead to the powder rooms, leaving Yuugao with a knowing smile on her face.

"Didn't think you'd stay here very long anyway.. Good luck Neji.."

Sasuke was carrying a feverish Sakura in his arms and his frustration over tonight's events ebbed over her ailment. He was making his way towards the exit when he saw a figure standing a few feet away from him. At first his features were stony, but upon seeing the unmoving figure on Sasuke's arms, his face turned arctic cold. His voice was steely but was strained.

"What the hell happened?"

"She fainted in the hall and she has a high fever."

He wordlessly strode towards them and gently wrapped his arms at Sakura's waist and arm. His forehead creased with emotion when he felt how warm she really was. Sasuke on the other hand hadn't loosened his hold on her.

"If you don't mind, I'll take my beau home, Sasuke."

Eyes met, both having a myriad of emotions flashing surreptitiously. The younger, charcoal eyed man let go and stepped back.

"You had better take care of her.."

Neji glared at Sasuke before disappearing towards the exit. Sasuke was left staring at their backs and he looked at his hands that held her body for a while. He shook his head as if to clear his thoughts and walked back to the party.

To be continued..

To tell you the truth folks, I was having second thoughts if I should continue this story even if I've outlined everything up to the end, it's just that I dunno, I'm getting depressed all over again. Really. So excuse the chapter if it wasn't that good, or good at all.. Maybe I'll hibernate or something.. Hmm.. Hey is that pocky? No bribing! Noooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh..

Okay, acknowledgement for people who reviewed this fic:

lexy499- so was your guess about the happiness thingy right? I hope your friends didn't rough you up too much! I'm gonna send Neji over so he can avenge you!

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Rhonda21-Haha, violence. We all love it. Yep, the Sai and Naruto scene was adorable and whoah, have you read the latest chap, 306? I was like OMG! OMG! It's hiiiiiimm! Oh the person you're supposed to really really hate was moved to the next chapter. But if you are a hardcore Sakura fan, you probably hate her already. (There's a clue, she's a girl.. And No, she's not Ino. I actually like Ino a lot. Better than Hinata even.) Thank you very much for reading the story!

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blackXheart- Yup, poor Sakura. I think in this chapter she was a little more emotionally taunted. No thanks to Sasuke-kun. Oh and the pregnant thing? It won't fly over.. (evil laughter! Buahahahhahaha)

jinnikinh- Did I spell that right? Well I'd love to see some NejiSaku everywhere too! But I'm betting everything I have that there won't be any in the series. Thank god we have fanfiction!

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Sayomi-sama- thank you for saying you loved the previous chapter! Haha, Sakura-chan's not pregnant! Oh you like Gaara? Try reading Gin-Inu's stories! (Hey, can I help it if I do plugs.. And her stories are nice! ) Oh Sasuke is planning a lot.

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Blonde Hurricane- I'd have to agree with the costume thingy, it looks really really gay on Sai. But that's just me. I dunno, a lot of people, even Kishimoto says that Sasuke and Sai look a like. I didn't even notice until the characters themselves (namely Naruto and Sakura) pointed it out. Shrugs. Maybe amputating Kiba would have been better, but his role in this story isn't over yet! Thanks for reviewing.

Doctor Meowzie- Er Itachi-kun is a bit busy. But he will be mentioned later in the story. I have this suspicion you're already throwing things at Sasuke the moment you finished reading the chapter! Well cast your worries aside for there will be enough NejiSaku in the next one for everybody.(that is if I get out of whatever it is that's depressing me. Maybe you should maim my ex. Sighs.. He's a lot like Kiba in this story..)

GinInu- The names? Oh I kinda ripped them out of books I've read and the back part of the dictionary, you know, the foreign words and phrases part, plus my etiquette book. Long story. Are you okay? How was the visit to the doctor? Here's the next chapter! And I do hope you're okay! Smile!

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Oh yeah for the guys who read the talk PLEASE READ this:

Okay, since I love you guys so much, I was wondering, would you want a sequel, or do you want a fresh story? Still Comedy and still NejiSaku all the way! SO which one? I've already got some ideas..:) Message me, email me or leave a review, whatever works for you.:)

Did I miss anyone?

How did you guys like the play? I thought it was about time to actually have them act on stage!

And yes, who would have thought I'd actually have Uzuki Yuugao in the story? And I wasn't sure what color her eyes were, so I made them black.

Ah yes, the plot thickens! There was so much SasuSaku in this chapter I thought I'd never finish it (out of sheer frustration..). To compensate, next chapter is very NejiSaku.. Finally Sasuke makes his move! I just hope no one tries to kill Sasuke, but chucking something in his face(ahem.. Doctor Meowzie..) will do if you like. However I think I gave him a convincing conniving front. But that's just me. So review people!

So do you think Sasuke is a protagonist or villain? Did someone intentionally do something evil to Sakura?

Were the SasuSaku readers pleased? Come to think of it, I think Sasuke has flirted with Sakura almost as much as Neji has. Shrug.. Please review!

So, are there any SasuSaku converts here? Hehe, I know you guys are out there somewhere! And Sakura will get even more confused. Really really confused. Between white and dark chocolate. Lucky girl.. By the way, Sasuke is BBBBBAAAAAAAAAACKKKK! God, I hate his clothes, he reminds me so much of Orochimaru though his features hasn't changed.

So are there any changes of hearts in the pairings? But to tell you the truth, I know who'll Sakura end up with. Do you? Hahah.. Basically because I have everything except the epilogue outlined. I was bored, so sue me.. Ack, bad choice of words! I'm kidding people!

If I somehow accidentally killed Sakura in the end, will you guys kill me? Just wondering..

Review! Review! Review!

Thanks for reading! Ciao!

Coming up:

Act VI- The Ties of Fidelity

Written by: Chiea

Finished: May 14, 2006, 7:35pm